Munich Re announced the appointment of Walter Voigts-von Forster as Chief Executive Officer, Munich Re Africa Branch.

According to the press release, Voigts-von Forster will continue to be Head of Non-Life for Munich Re Africa in addition to his CEO responsibility. This appointment is effective from 1 February 2026 and is subject to regulatory approval.

Walter Voigts-von Forster will succeed Nico Conradie, currently Chief Executive Officer, Munich Re Africa Branch, who has decided to retire at the end of January 2026. Munich Re thanks Nico Conradie for his dedication to the Company over the past 23 years, during which he led Munich Re’s Africa business as CEO from 2016.

“We are proud to be present in Africa for 57 years and we are committed to working with our clients here to create best-in-class reinsurance solutions. Nico played a decisive role in writing the history of Munich Re in Africa, making us the leading international player in the market and our team a well-trusted partner to our clients. I would like to thank Nico for his contribution as CEO over the past ten years. I am confident that Walter’s deep expertise and familiarity with African markets and clients will position him well to continue to build on this success”, said Roland Eckl, Chief Executive, Munich Re Australasia, Greater China, MENA, Africa.